What is a bandit?

[Liana]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #73 "Synonyms for robber and thief", question 3

Michael was attacked by ......... in the dark street and they took his wallet.

(a) robbers
(b) thieves
(c) bandits
(d) burglars

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #73 "Synonyms for robber and thief", answer 3

Michael was attacked by bandits in the dark street and they took his wallet.

Correct answer: (c) bandits

Your answer was: incorrect
Michael was attacked by thieves in the dark street and they took his wallet.
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WHAT IS A BANDIT

[Daniela]

Dear Liana,
Bandit in the wider sense the word means an outlaw, a masked robber, especially a member of a gang. Bandits usually rob by violence.
Daniela
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[Mahboubeh]

Hello dear teachers
Regrading my Oxford dictionary (bandit: a memebr of an armed group of thieves who attack travellers) and the two explanation above, to me "robber" seems suitable as the answer to this question. May I have your feedback please?

[Kitosdad]

Good afternoon Mahboubeh, whilst not daring to dream of being in disagreement with a dictionary, I would say that a bandit would always be armed to kill if necessary, whilst a robber is more likely to be a thief or burglar, more likely one who does not wish for confrontation.

Only my opinion.

Kitos.
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